Robert man suspected of illegal firearms sales

Robert man suspected of illegal firearms sales

Authorities are looking for a Robert man believed to be involved in the selling of illegal firearms in Tangipahoa Parish.

Devin L. Powell, 23, whose last known address was 23249 Powell Lane, is wanted on numerous outstanding warrants including four counts of felony possession of a firearm, one count of theft and one count of burglary, Tangipahoa Parish sheriff’s spokeswoman Dawn Panepinto said Monday.

An ongoing investigation revealed Powell’s alleged involvement in the sale of illegal firearms in the parish, Panepinto said. Powell was last seen driving a white Ford extra-cab pickup with license plate X333371.

Anyone with information about Powell’s whereabouts should call Crime Stoppers at 800-554-5245.